Chapter Six National Center for Digital Certification Article (16): 1. A national center for digital certification shall be established in the Ministry in accordance with this Law to oversee and manage tasks relating to issuance of digital certificates. 2. The Regulations shall set forth the rules for determining the center's location, formation, powers and tasks as well as the manner of carrying out its duties. The Minister may assign the Commission, or any other agency, the power to carry out some or all of the center's duties. Article (17): The Center shall have the power to approve digital certificates issued by foreign parties outside the Kingdom. Said certificates shall be considered equal to those issued in the Kingdom, in accordance with the conditions and procedures specified in the Regulations. Chapter Seven Obligations and Responsibilities of Certification Service Providers Article (18): A certification service provider shall observe the following: 1. Obtain the necessary license from the Commission before commencing activities.